What is the cheapest way to get from Union Station to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Union Station to Boston is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs $70 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Union Station and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Union Station to Boston?

The distance between Union Station and Boston is 458 miles. The road distance is 433.6 miles.

How do I travel from Union Station to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Union Station to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $250 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Union Station to Boston?

The train from Washington Union Station to Boston takes 6h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Union Station to Boston bus from?

Union Station to Boston bus services, operated by Best Bus, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Union Station to Boston train from?

Union Station to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Union Station to Boston?

The best way to get from Union Station to Boston is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $250 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Union Station to Boston bus arrive?

Union Station to Boston bus services, operated by Best Bus, arrive at Penn Station NY.

Where does the Union Station to Boston train arrive?

Union Station to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Union Station to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Boston is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Union Station to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Union Station to Boston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Union Station to Boston?

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Where can I stay near Boston?

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There are 9 ways to get from Union Station to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 57m
$250–390
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane BWI - PVD
3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 39m
$56–851
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Penn Station NYbus Springfield
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
9h 21m
$69–101
Drive 431.1 mi
1. Drive from Union Station to Bostoncar 431.1 mi
8h 9m
$77–110
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 27m
$73–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
9h 57m
$95–170
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
10h 15m
$80–140
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 28m
$98–570
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane BWI - MHT
3. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 38m
$71–959

Union Station to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 455.5 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Boston via Penn Station NY and New York Midtown in around 9h 21m.

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